IRONKIDS Geelong

IRONKIDS Geelong

Calling all kids aged 5-13! Become an IRONKIDS Champion on Saturday 16 February 2019 when you complete the kid's only version of the IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong.

Each finisher will receive a medal and IRONKIDS T-shirt.

IRONKIDS can do the Triathlon by themself or get the whole family involved with the IRONKIDS Family Wave; with an emphasis on safety, fitness and fun. Don't have a bike or don't like swimming, no worries. Join the run only IRONKIDS. A great day out for all, with a random prize draw afterwards.

*Please note distances may change. Please refer back to the website closer to the event date.

Course

Please use the 2018 IRONKIDS Geelong Course Map as a guide. The 2019 Map will be available early 2019.

Course subject to change.

Calling all Parents

We would LOVE your help and assistance with IRONKIDS check-in and Marshall locations for Saturday 16 February 2019. It’s a great opportunity to watch your kids having the best time of their life whilst giving back to your local community. If you would like to Volunteer for IRONKIDS please use the below link to register.

Important information:

1. The Swim

You will need just normal swim suits the water is not deep you can touch the bottom and there will be plenty of water safety.

2. The Bike

All entrants must have a roadworthy bike. There will be mechanical assistance at the event but mechanics can only make minor adjustments. Please read the Bike Safety Checklist to ensure your child will have a safe and compliant bike

You can keep you swim gear on and put your t-shirt and shorts and shoes.

Take your bike out of the racks put the stand up and walk/run you bike out of the transition area.

DO NOT RIDE YOUR BIKE UNTIL YOU ARE OUT OF THE TRANSITION AREA.

We recommend that a bicycle safety check be undertaken prior to the event as outlined below.

BRAKES: Ensure broken or frayed cables and brake blocks are not too worn down and replaced.

CHAIN: Should be cleaned and oiled and not be too loose otherwise it could fall off.

TYRES: Look for bald spots, bulges and cuts and replace. Ensure tyres are correctly inflated by checking the side walls for details. Tyres should be firm when squeezed.

PEDALS: Should spin freely. Check to see that they are securely fastened. Pedals should spin freely.

BELL or HORN: Should be in working order.

REFLECTORS and LIGHTS: Should be secure, properly aligned and clean.

SEAT: The height of the seat should be correctly adjusted. How to check this? The rider should be seated with the feet able to touch the ground.

HANDLEBARS: Should be secured and not loose.

HELMET: Should be fitted correctly with the straps not too loose and meet Australian Standards.

3. The Run

After the bike course you will put your bike back in the racks and then go onto the run course.

All finishers will receive a finisher medallion. All entrants will go into the draw to win some exciting random draw prizes!

NOTE: This event is non-competitive therefore no times or placing's are recorded.